Wind Compass vs WindUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wind Compass
Track and monitor wind and weather conditions with detailed forecasts. Get real-time wind speed, direction, temperature, and precipitation chances for any location. Customize your view with various backgrounds and overlays.
- Real-time wind speed and direction
- Hourly and daily weather forecasts
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Temperature and 'feels like' readings
- Customizable backgrounds and overlays
- Wind speed units selection
- North direction indicator
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Introducing Wind Compass, the go-to app for tracking and monitoring wind & weather conditions. With Wind Compass, you can easily get the latest and most accurate weather updates for any location. Whether you’re planning an outdoor activity, checking the weather during a road trip, or simply curious about the conditions outside, Wind Compass is the perfect app to help you stay informed. So why wait? Download Wind Compass today and start getting the weather information you need, right at your fingertips. Wind Compass can answer important weather-related questions: - See what the current wind speed and direction is for your location or destination - View sunrise & sunset times so you can catch first light or the perfect sunset - Learn what the temperature feels like so you can plan for your day - Get the hourly & daily forecast to better plan for outings & travel Key Wind Condition Features - Get Wind Speed readings in Miles/hour, Kilometers/hour, Knots, Beaufort Wind Force, or Meters Per Second - Select Compass Magnetic Declination from True North or Magnetic North - Choose Temperature measurement from Fahrenheit or Celsius - Select the Arrow direction of the Wind Indicator from Blowing To or Coming From Top Weather Forecast Features - View the Current Temperature and check Estimated Highs and Lows - See Sunrise/Sunset times, plus the "First Light" and "Last light" times for the day (Also known as Nautical Twilight Start and End) - 24-Hour & 7-Day Forecast showing Time, Estimated Temperature, Estimated Wind Speed and Direction, and % Chance of Precipitation Custom Backgrounds - Choose from standard colored backgrounds - Add a map showing your current location - Select an overlay displaying your rear camera view - Pick a color gradient that automatically adjusts from warm to cool based on the temperature of where you are Wind Compass Pro Features - Save Multiple Locations - Daily Weather Forecasts - Remove Ads With Wind Compass, you can easily stay up-to-date on the weather conditions around you. As an added bonus, Wind Compass shows you which direction is North so if you are indoors or turned around, you can reorient yourself, as well as check the current wind direction. Thanks for using Wind Compass! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support. Credits Weather Data Powered by Apple WeatherKit (https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html) Apple Weather and WeatherKit are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Subscription Terms: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/
WindUp
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Wind doesn't wait. Neither should you. WindUp watches your spot around the clock and rings your phone the moment the wind is right — through Silent, through Do Not Disturb, through Focus. Set it tonight, sleep properly, and wake up only when it's actually worth getting up for. SET YOUR CONDITIONS, NOT AN ALARM CLOCK • Minimum wind speed — and a maximum, if you have a ceiling • Wind direction sectors — only the ones that work at your spot • Days and a time window — no 4am ring on a work night • Snooze, ringtone and volume, all yours AN ALARM THAT ACTUALLY RINGS Most weather apps send a notification you will never hear. WindUp rings like a real alarm, even on Silent. And if you sleep straight through it, it can call your phone. LIVE WIND FROM REAL STATIONS Thousands of live weather stations across Europe and beyond. Real readings — average, gusts, direction and temperature — not a model's best guess. SEVEN DAYS AHEAD An AI wind forecast for every station, so you can plan the weekend on Tuesday. FIND YOUR NEXT SPOT Every station on one map. Zoom, tap, and see what's blowing right now. WIND COMPASS Hold your phone flat and see exactly where the wind is coming from, relative to where you're standing. TIDES Tide curves and high and low times for coastal spots, right next to the wind. WINDUP PRO • Unlimited wind alarms • Tides for every spot • Dark mode • Home-screen widgets Built for kitesurfers, windsurfers, wingfoilers, sailors, and anyone whose day depends on the wind. Privacy Policy: https://windup.live/legal/privacy/ Support: https://windup.live/windup_support/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WindUp at none against Wind Compass's shown. WindUp also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Wind Compass's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and WindUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, WindUp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wind Compass | WindUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (23K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #93 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maple Media Apps, LLC | Mazen Amr |
Bugs and requests
Wind Compass
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Compass feature not working properly
- Delayed or inaccurate wind data updates
Requested features
4 requests- Option to select location instead of using current location
- Barometric pressure display
- Apple Watch support
- Historical wind data and trends
WindUp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Wind Compass
- Wind Compass Pro MP Monthly$3.191 Month
- Windcompass Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Wind Compass MP 20$10.491 Year
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- Wind Compass MP 40$11.991 Year
- Windcompass Pro Annual$12.991 Year
- Wind Compass MP 601 Month trial$12.991 Year
- Wind Compass Premium$19.991 Year
- Remove Ads$24.99
WindUp
- Monthly Premium Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Annual Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year








